Jobs at Kaas Wilson Architects (Now Hiring) — 4 open

Description

Job Summary:

The ideal candidate is passionate about creating vibrant communities that enhance the quality of life, wellness, and independence of older adults.

The Project Manager leads the planning, coordination, and delivery of senior housing projects from early design through construction completion. This role is responsible for managing multiple projects concurrently, guiding project teams, and maintaining strong client relationships while ensuring projects meet design intent, budget, schedule, and quality standards. The Project Manager works closely with Principals, consultants, operators, and internal teams on technically complex senior living communities, including independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Minimum of bachelor’s degree and 8 years of experience required.

Direct Supervisor:

Principal in Charge

Direct Reports:

Project Team (Project Architect, Architectural Staff, Architectural Designers)

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Lead senior housing projects through all phases of design and construction, including schematic design, construction documentation, and construction administration.
• Establish and manage project scope, budgets, schedules, staffing plans, and consultant coordination.
• Prepare and oversee fee proposals, contracts, and project documentation.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, maintaining regular communication on progress, milestones, and issues.
• Coordinate with consultants, authorities having jurisdiction, contractors, and internal teams to ensure successful project execution.
• Monitor project performance to meet deadlines, profitability targets, and quality expectations.
• Ensure timely and accurate project billing, reporting, and documentation.
• Direct and coordinate project team efforts to support efficient, high-quality delivery of senior living housing projects.
• Mentor and develop staff through coaching, feedback, and clear delegation of responsibilities.
• Support team members’ professional growth, including guidance toward licensure and AXP progress when applicable.
• Provide technical oversight on design development, construction documentation, and constructability.
• Guide consultant teams during early design and coordinate structural, MEP, and civil disciplines through construction documents.
• Ensure projects comply with applicable building codes, accessibility requirements, zoning requirements, housing-specific regulations, and senior living industry standards.
• Schedule and lead internal quality control reviews of project documentation.
• Collaborate with Principals and Leadership to pursue new senior housing opportunities and expand existing client relationships.
• Facilitate coordination of specialized project elements, including amenity spaces, wellness offerings, dining venues, healthcare-support functions, and memory care environments as applicable.

Requirements

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Proven experience managing senior housing projects, including independent living, assisted living, memory care, active adult, or continuing care retirement communities.
• Strong leadership, organization, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining consistency and quality.
• Strong client-facing skills, including presentations, issue resolution, and scope discussions.
• Working knowledge of accessibility requirements and senior living industry regulations.
• Sound judgment in balancing design goals, resident experience, constructability, budgets, and project timelines.
• Proficiency in Revit, Bluebeam, and standard project delivery tools.
• Ability to attend client meetings and site visits; valid driver's license required.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture required, Master’s degree strongly preferred.
• At least eight years of relevant experience.
• Active board licensure strongly preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting or standing at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.